Resources
Practical tools to help you turn compassion into action.
Whether you are new to advocacy or a seasoned organizer, these guides are designed to help you be more effective — at the ballot box, in the statehouse, and in your community.
How to Lobby Your State Legislator
A step-by-step guide to requesting a meeting with your state representative or senator, preparing your talking points, and following up effectively. Your elected officials work for you — this is how you remind them.
Coming SoonHow a Bill Becomes Law in Your State
From introduction to committee to floor vote to the governor's desk — understanding each stage of the legislative process lets you intervene at the right moment with the right message.
Coming SoonAnimal-Protection Voter Guides
Before each election, LOHV chapters evaluate candidates on their commitment to animal-protection legislation. These voter guides summarize where candidates stand so humane voters can make informed choices.
Coming SoonCandidate Questionnaire
The standardized questions LOHV uses to interview candidates before an endorsement decision. Use this template to ask your own local candidates where they stand on animal protection.
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